Spicy Garlic Fried Chicken (Kkanpunggi)

Spicy Garlic Fried Chicken (Kkanpunggi)

60 mins
medium
4 servings

Crispy, flavorful, and spicy Korean-style fried chicken, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. This recipe features a double-frying technique for extra crispy results.

Fried ChickenKorean FoodSpicy

Equipment Needed

  • 12-inch Skillet
  • Large bowl
  • Small pan
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 450.00 gramsChicken Breast(Cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1.00 teaspoonGinger(Minced)
  • 2.00 teaspoonsSoy Sauce(Low sodium preferred)
  • 0.50 teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)
  • 1.00 tablespoonPotato Starch(For coating)
  • 1.00 wholeEgg White(For coating)
  • 1.00 cupVegetable Oil(For frying)
  • 1.00 cupLeeks(Thinly sliced)
  • 4.00 clovesGarlic(Halved)
  • 1.00 tablespoonRed Chili Flakes(Coarse)
  • 1.00 pepperGreen Chili(Sliced thinly)
  • 1.00 pepperRed Chili(Sliced thinly)
  • 1.00 bunchGreen Onion(Chopped)
  • 0.50 mediumOnion(Chopped)
  • 3.00 smallDried Red Chili Peppers(Optional)
  • 1.00 tablespoonSoy Sauce(Low sodium)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsWater(For sauce)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsRice Syrup(Or Sugar)
  • 1.00 tablespoonWhite Vinegar(For tang)
  • 1.00 teaspoonPotato Starch(For sauce)
  • 1.00 teaspoonSesame Oil(Toasted)

Instructions

1

Marinate chicken in ginger, soy sauce, and pepper for 15 minutes.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

2

Combine marinated chicken with egg white and potato starch.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Sauté garlic and leeks in ¼ cup oil until golden brown.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Remove garlic and leeks; set aside.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Add chili flakes to hot oil; let cool and strain.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Heat 1 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Estimated time: 4 minutes

7

Fry chicken in hot oil until golden brown and crispy (about 5 minutes).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Remove chicken; set aside.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

9

Sauté onion, green onions, chilies, and dried chilies in the oil until crispy.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Add sweet and sour sauce; stir for 30 seconds.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

11

Re-fry chicken in the sauce until extra crispy.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

12

Combine chicken with sauce, garlic, leeks, and sesame oil.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

13

Serve immediately.

Estimated time: 1 minutes